Gunners locked in Villa s double star Arteta strengthened the front line to win the championship

After finishing second in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons, Arsenal coach Arteta is determined to make a big move in the transfer market this summer. According to British media reports such as the Daily Mail, the Gunners have made strengthening the front line the top priority, and the two attackers in Aston Villa's lineup - Rogers and Watkins - have become key signing targets.

Last season winter window, Arsenal tried to introduce Villa's leading scorer Watkins. The 28-year-old England international contributed 19 goals and 13 assists in a single season. Although the deal failed at that time, the Gunners did not give up on their pursuit of him. The 21-year-old young winger Rodgers also entered the Gunners' vision. The new star who just joined Villa from Middlesbrough in the winter window has shown great potential.

However, Arsenal's signing plan faces many challenges. Barcelona currently has the lead in the battle for Spanish international Nico Williams. Although Real Madrid forward Rodrigo is also on the Gunners' shortlist, it is more difficult to transfer. What's even more difficult is that Villa made it clear that Rogers was not on the for sale list.

In response to Premier League Profits and Sustainable Development Rules (PSR), Villa does need to sell balanced accounts through players by the end of June. But the club prefers to sell other players: winger Leon Bailey received generous offers from Saudi Arabia; midfielder Jacob Ramsey was priced at £40 million; and 32-year-old left-back Digne attracted Atletico Madrid's interest. Even main goalkeeper Martinez is caught in transfer rumors, and Manchester United and Saudi teams are eyeing him.

For Arteta, the signing work this summer will directly determine Arsenal's competitiveness next season. Against the backdrop of Manchester City continuing to strengthen and Chelsea and Manchester United eyeing each other, the Gunners need to set their favorite goals as soon as possible. Club sports director Edu is stepping up operations, but it may cost a considerable transfer fee to poach people from the negotiation-based director Monchi. As pre-season preparations approach, the North London signing drama has just begun.